Krati Dubey

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[Krati Dubey @D_Krati]

I agree that an independent bureaucracy is neither possible nor desirable in a parliamentary democracy. It must implement the policies of the elected executive. However, there is an important distinction between being accountable to the government of the day and being loyal to it. The former is a constitutional obligation; the latter can undermine institutional neutrality. That is why the language we use may matter more than it appears.

[Krati Dubey @D_Krati]

The ongoing @Cockroachisback and students protests made me think about something that at first seems unrelated. Whenever such protests happen, we instinctively say that “the government” is taking action, whether through the police, the district administration or other public authorities.

But are these really government employees? Governments come and go with elections, whereas these institutions continue to exist irrespective of which political party is in power. If that is the case, then why do we continue to call them government employees (sarkari naukar)  instead of state employees or public servants?

Could it be that the language itself shapes the way we perceive their role? Perhaps by constantly associating them with the government, we also begin to expect their primary loyalty to lie with the ruling government rather than with the Constitution and the Public.

I do not know whether this is correct , but I think it is an important question because the words we use often shape what we imagine.

[Krati Dubey @D_Krati]

@apreshm @sanjeevsanyal Sure, Thank You!

[Krati Dubey @D_Krati]

Dear @sanjeevsanyal Sir,

I am Krati Dubey, and I had the privilege of being associated as an Archaeologist with your INSV Kaundinya Project in Goa.

I am currently conducting independent research on the history, craft traditions, and cultural heritage of Maheshwari textiles, with the aim of producing scholarship on India’s living heritage.

I am seeking an opportunity to associate this work with the Ministry of Culture or any suitable institution that supports serious research in Indian culture. If you could kindly guide me to the appropriate programme or connect me with the relevant authorities, I would be deeply grateful.

I would be happy to share my research proposal, portfolio, and work so far.

Thank you for your continued efforts toward promoting Indian heritage.

[Krati Dubey @D_Krati]

@shajikrishnan Hi, I have done a couple of projects with INTACH Bhopal Chapter and this time looking for some other organisations.

[Krati Dubey @D_Krati]

Yes, Sir. I have presented the work at an ICOMOS conference, and my paper on Maheshwari Pugrees is currently under publication.

I have also presented my research to textile historian Manish Kaul and to some textile enthusiasts in multiple one to one meetings.

My fieldwork and research has so far been supported by the Holkar family through REHWA, with whom I regularly share research progress.

Additionally, I delivered a lecture on Maheshwari textiles to delegates from IIM Indore and I am now looking to take this work forward through institutional support and wider public dissemination.

[Krati Dubey @D_Krati]

Thank you, Sir. I approached the Madhya Pradesh Department of Culture as my research is historical, archival and archaeological in nature. Unfortunately, I’ve faced gatekeeping in reaching the right authorities. If you feel my last work has merit, I would be grateful for any guidance or introduction to the appropriate person in the Ministry of Culture or Ministey of Textiles or other relevant institution.